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Agriculture
Governor Acharya Devvrat pushes natural farming at Ajmer Rishi Mela, cites Rs 11.5 lakh crore savings
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 08:45 PM
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At the opening of the Rishi Mela in Ajmer, Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat highlighted natural farming, estimating that cutting chemical fertilizer use could save India about Rs 11.5 lakh crore each year.
Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat addressed a gathering at the inauguration ceremony of the Rishi Mela in Ajmer, Rajasthan, urging farmers to adopt natural farming practices. The event, organized to promote traditional agricultural knowledge, featured speeches from government officials and agricultural experts.
Devvrat emphasized that eliminating chemical fertilizers could significantly reduce input costs for farmers and lower health-related expenses arising from pesticide exposure. He quantified the potential impact, stating that India could save roughly Rs 11.5 lakh crore annually by shifting to eco‑friendly cultivation methods.
The governor’s remarks align with broader national efforts to encourage sustainable agriculture and reduce dependence on synthetic inputs. While no policy details were announced, the call for natural farming underscores ongoing discussions about improving farmer livelihoods and public health.
Devvrat emphasized that eliminating chemical fertilizers could significantly reduce input costs for farmers and lower health-related expenses arising from pesticide exposure. He quantified the potential impact, stating that India could save roughly Rs 11.5 lakh crore annually by shifting to eco‑friendly cultivation methods.
The governor’s remarks align with broader national efforts to encourage sustainable agriculture and reduce dependence on synthetic inputs. While no policy details were announced, the call for natural farming underscores ongoing discussions about improving farmer livelihoods and public health.